SyncMate 1.0 Beta, Sync Solution for Mac Users

[Kris Kumar]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.eltima.com/products/syncmate/' target='_blank'>http://www.eltima.com/products/syncmate/</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>&quot;From now on, synchronizing your Mac with Pocket PC is as easy as one, two, three. Still hesitate? Sync again... Get your Mac a mate with Eltima SyncMate. SyncMate by Eltima Software is an easy-to-use handy synchronizer that will help you keep all your private notes, docs, contacts and other files organized. Form a quick connection between your Mac and your Pocket PC. SyncMate allows you to make synchronization via USB cable with such applications as Bookmarks, Address Book, Stickies, iCal, iTunes, iPhoto and others. With SyncMate you are able to receive, read and manage your text messages, read your device status, install applications to your mobile device, synchronize time and follow all file exchanges using operation log.&quot;</em></p><p><img border="0" alt="" src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/500/spt/auto/1196819915.usr266.jpg" /></p><p>Here is some good news for our Mac based readers. Eltima Software has released the beta version of its SyncMate software. I am not a Mac user, but from the spec sheet it looks like a powerful and flexible sync tool. The beta release is available as a free download, not sure if the final release will be free. As with any beta software, the standard warning applies - please backup your personal data before you take it for a test drive. If you give this software a try, then please post your thoughts here for the benefit of our readers.</p>

[Pete Paxton]

Don't be surprised if this doesn't work just yet. Helen from Eltima states that an updated version should be out soon that works. Sounds promising. Since PocketMac and the Missing Sync haven't updated their software to Leopard, Syncmate's free version may just beat them to the punch!

[rdecker]

The original did not work but the posted update did. It did not work via a USB hub; had to tie it directly to the back of my iMac.

It worked great with my Blackjack and my Tilt.

[Jason Dunn]

Since PocketMac and the Missing Sync haven't updated their software to Leopard, Syncmate's free version may just beat them to the punch!

Software needs to be updated to work on Leopard? Heh. And to think that Mac users were attacking Vista for the same problem. :D

[midtoad]

Not only does the initial version not work, but if you delete it, it leaves processes behind that continue to run, generate numerous errors, and fill up your Console log, and it'll take you a long time to track down and remove those offending processes. Best to wait for an improved version, I'd say.